Team of Certified Clinical Dietitians & Nutritionists in Panama
Specialists in Clinical Nutrition & Digestive Health at Plaza Rali
Mgter. Mónica Montenegro
Founder & CEO / Clinical Nutritionist
As founder and clinical leader of NutriSalud Panama, Mgter. Mónica Montenegro brings extensive experience specialized in clinical nutrition in Panama, gastrointestinal health, and management of metabolic disorders. Her consultation focuses on comprehensive management of conditions such as fatty liver disease (NAFLD), acid reflux / GERD, and nutritional support for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Her evidence-based methodology combines medical nutrition therapies tailored to each patient to restore digestive health and prevent long-term metabolic complications, providing empathetic care.
Specialist Gabriela Pernudi
Specialized Dietitian Nutritionist
Specialist Gabriela Pernudi is an expert in IBS, dietary re-education, healthy weight management, vegan diet management, and treatment of digestive tract conditions. Her approach combines metabolic optimization with sustainable nutritional strategies for muscle gain, body fat reduction, and metabolic syndrome prevention.
Through advanced body composition evaluations (InBody) and personalized dietotherapy plans, she helps adult patients transform their eating habits.
Team Specialties, Conditions Treated & Focus Areas
Clinical NutritionDigestive HealthGastrointestinal NutritionistFatty Liver (NAFLD)GERD / Acid RefluxIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Metabolic DisordersHealthy Weight ManagementVegan DietDietary EducationInBody EvaluationIn-Person Nutrition Consultations in Panama City & Online Care
We offer in-person consultations at our comfortable facilities in Plaza Rali Business Center on Vía España, as well as virtual nutrition consultations with continuous follow-up throughout Panama and internationally.
Integrated Nutritional Care with Cendigastro
We work in close multidisciplinary collaboration with Cendigastro medical center, providing synergistic nutritional diagnoses and interventions for complex digestive, hepatic, and metabolic conditions.
Medical Specialties & Clinical Focus Matrix
Both members of our nutrition team are certified and clinically prepared to provide comprehensive care across all our specialty areas.
| Specialists | Comprehensive Clinical Focus | Conditions Treated & Services |
|---|---|---|
Mgter. Mónica MontenegroClinical Nutritionist & CEOSpecialist Gabriela PernudiDietitian Nutritionist | Clinical, Digestive & Metabolic NutritionEvidence-based medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal diseases, liver optimization, metabolic syndrome management, dietary re-education, and tailored diet plans (including vegan/vegetarian diets). | Gastrointestinal NutritionIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Fatty Liver (NAFLD)GERD / Acid RefluxMetabolic DisordersHealthy Weight ManagementVegan / Vegetarian DietDietary Re-educationInBody Evaluation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the main questions regarding our nutritional consultations in Panama City and online.
It is recommended to consult a certified dietitian nutritionist if you have medical diagnoses such as fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, acid reflux (GERD), dyslipidemia, or diabetes; if you are seeking sustainable weight management without restrictive diets; if you want to optimize your sports performance; or if you require pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutritional support.
NutriSalud Panama works in close multidisciplinary alliance with Cendigastro at Plaza Rali. This allows us to coordinate medical nutrition therapies directly tailored to the medical findings and digestive procedures (endoscopies, colonoscopies, liver ultrasounds) performed by the gastroenterology team.
The initial consultation includes a comprehensive clinical-nutritional analysis: medical history and dietary habits review, advanced body composition analysis (InBody assessment), clinical lab interpretation, and a personalized meal plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
Yes. We offer in-person consultations at our modern facilities in Plaza Rali Business Center (Vía España, Panama City). We also provide virtual nutrition consultations through secure platforms for patients in other provinces or abroad.